Cool Running in Huntersville
April 30, 2017
Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville: Brake Noise
April 23, 2017
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Huntersville. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville: Viva la Difference
April 16, 2017
Every vehicle on North Carolina roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Huntersville residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn tra... More
Maintenance on My Mind
April 9, 2017
Ask any Huntersville man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his c... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Today
April 3, 2017
Hello Huntersville drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Huntersville, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process cont... More